Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Additional Information
Timeline
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Pretoria ZA

Pretoria ZA

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Electronics Technician

Dok-king, Anglo American, Tumela, Mine
Northam
01.2022 - 1 1
  • Specializing in electronic vehicle systems for the mining industry, the role involves comprehensive management of all electrical and electronic aspects of vehicles
  • Responsibilities encompass overseeing battery management systems, low and high voltage racks
  • CAN-BUS communication protocol, electric motors, converters, and inverters, DC-DC systems, RF communication, hydraulic control valves, system programming and configuration, wiring diagrams, cooling system enhancements, incident reports, operations updates, and data logging
  • Used diagnostic and testing processes in collaboration with product engineers to identify, define, and solve development issues
  • Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments
  • Installed and maintained a variety of electrical and electronic components in accordance with approved methods and procedures
  • I Attend to all Breakdowns that are related to
  • Electronics used on the NRE machines
  • Hardware assembly involving all the components on the HV and LV racks
  • Technical Writing
  • Upper intermediate
  • System integration
  • Upper intermediate
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Upper intermediate
  • Specification development
  • Upper intermediate
  • Report preparation
  • Upper intermediate
  • Configuration of Drive controllers, motors, Battery
  • Management Systems (BMS), OCUs, CAN bus communications, etc
  • Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs
  • Troubleshoot and resolve equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.

Electronic Technologist

Technology Station In Electronics
Pretoria
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • As a dedicated professional with a decade of experience at the Technology Station, I have consistently demonstrated expertise in overseeing the entire project life cycle within the electronics domain
  • My responsibilities included:
  • Project Life Cycle Management: Capturing comprehensive client project information
  • Drafting detailed project specifications
  • Executing component sourcing and procurement processes
  • Designing intricate schematics and PCBs using
  • Altium Designer
  • Conducting rapid prototyping and managing PCB manufacturing
  • Undertaking firmware development and hardware testing
  • Compiling comprehensive technical documentation
  • Communication Peripherals: Proficient in SPI, UART
  • CAN, RS485, I2C, and other communication protocols
  • Expertise in C Programming, Arduino, Mplab X, Micro
  • C, and Atmel AVR Studio
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) Generation: Competent in creating accurate and detailed BOMs
  • Project Planning and Costing: Demonstrated ability in meticulous project planning and costing
  • Additionally, I served as the SHE (Safety, Health, and
  • Environment) Representative, where my role involved:
  • Occupation Health and Safety: Conducting monthly
  • SHE inspections
  • Preparing and submitting detailed reports on safety standards
  • Leading and managing evacuation drills
  • First Aid Training: Organizing and facilitating first aid training for staff members
  • In my capacity as SHE Representative, I prioritized safety protocols, ensuring a secure working environment for all team members
  • My multifaceted skill set combines technical expertise with a commitment to occupational health and safety.

Education

N Dip - Electrical Engineering, Electronics And Digital Systems

Tshwane University of Technology
2014-07

National Senior Certificate: Matric - undefined

2009-12

Skills

  • Soldering and wiring
  • Upper intermediate
  • Installation
  • Hardware diagnostics
  • Product development
  • Troubleshooting
  • Testing
  • Highly qualified Electronics Engineering Technician with training and
  • Experience in electrical and mechanical systems Reads schematic
  • Diagrams and uses appropriate test equipment to troubleshoot
  • Equipment and manufactured products Excellent at contributing to
  • Team and project success by sharing acquired knowledge and using
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills to encourage high-level
  • Performance Proficient in installing, maintaining, calibrating
  • Configuring, and troubleshooting A stellar work ethic excels in a fast-
  • Paced environment Eager to leverage 10 years experience in a new
  • Position

References

References Kobus Voster: TSE Manager, vorsterk1@tut.ac.za Ashton Naidoo: ML Research Engineer: Raphta, 083 577 4186

Additional Information

  • Harvey Junior Educations - Pretoria Mathematics, Physical and Life Sciences, Geography, English, and Afrikaans Member of Prefect team Accomplishments I was appointed as a project leader during my time at the TSE. Where i supported junior electronic designers through their projects Part of the TSEs Evaluations Committee was where project feasibility studies were conducted and analyzed. Appointed out as the SHE representative at the TSE Affiliations

Timeline

Senior Electronics Technician

Dok-king, Anglo American, Tumela, Mine
01.2022 - 1 1

Electronic Technologist

Technology Station In Electronics
01.2011 - 01.2013

N Dip - Electrical Engineering, Electronics And Digital Systems

Tshwane University of Technology

National Senior Certificate: Matric - undefined

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